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- British sensation Adele has matched Madonna as the female solo act with the most consecutive weeks at No 1. 21, released in January, has now spent nine weeks at the top of the album charts – tying the record set by Madonna's greatest hits collection more than two decades ago. (guardian.co.uk)
- Nicki Minaj has asked a host of A-list stars to appear in her new promo, including Madonna and Angelina Jolie. The American rapper is renowned for shooting lavish videos and loves experimenting with different looks in them. The lyrics name checks a number of well-known celebrities in the lyrics and has decided to ask them to star in the promo too. Among those who has received an invitation are Rihanna, Beyoncé Knowles, Mariah Carey, the Kardashian sisters, Donatella Versace, Grace Jones as well as Madonna and Angelina. Lyrics from the track include: “Material Girls like Madonna model for Donatella, she look just like Rihanna; anyway yo, hit up Grace Jones and tell her I said strange.” (musicrooms.net)
- Oscar Isaac feared Madonna would send him to exercise boot camp to prepare for his sex scenes in 'W.E.'. The actor plays the part of bodyguard Evgeni in the new movie - a two-tier tale about Britain's King Edward VIII's romance with Wallis Simpson and a modern story about a woman named Wally - and he admits he was terrified about stripping off for his love scenes with co-star Abbie Cornish because the super-fit singer-turned-director was watching. Speaking on the red carpet at the UK premiere of his new movie 'Sucker Punch' at the Vue cinema in London's Leicester Square last night (30.03.11), Oscar told BANG Showbiz: "I play a security guard that Abbie's character Wally Winthrop falls in love with. We have a romance. That was one of the more intimidating moments. I had to take my clothes off in front of Madonna. I thought she was going to order me out of the room - 'Get out and get to the gym!' " Despite his concerns, the 31-year-old hunk had a good time with Madonna - who has launched her own chain of gyms, entitled Hard Candy Fitness - on set after he got over his initial nerves. Oscar said: "Madonna was great. It was intimidating but she's a pretty amazing woman. Is she a diva? I was hoping she would be one. She's actually very self-deprecating and really funny. She's actually very open." (postchronicle.com)
